With less than a month to go, the 2024 League of Legends World Championship Play-in stage is fast approaching. Starting on Sept. 25, eight teams will battle it out in Berlin for a coveted spot on the Swiss stage, kicking off the intense road toward the Summoner’s Cup.

This year’s World Championship will take place across Europe, featuring 20 teams competing in three stages: Play-in, Swiss, and Knockouts. The event kicks off on Sept. 25, and as each split concludes, more teams will secure their spot. The stakes are incredibly high—one misstep could mean the difference between advancing to the Swiss stage or going home painfully early.